Yamaha MT8X, Operation Manual

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Recording by synchronized performance
Playback the FSK signals recorded on track 8 and synchronize them with MIDI instruments and record their sound.
1 . Connections
(Fig. 1) Connection example when
using a MIDI instrument which
cannot output FSKsignals
(Fig. 2) Connection example when
using a MIDI instrument which
can output FSK signals
2. Recording Procedure
Turning the power on
1 . Turn the power on to the MIDI converter, rhythm machine, music sequencer, synthesizer and this unit
according ot the order.
Preparing MIDI instruments
2. Set the MIDI instrument to MIDI clock mode, to receive MIDI signals form the MIDI converter.
3. Set the MIDI instrument to FSK sync mode, to receive FSK signals.
4. Prepare the song data etc. to start recording immediately.
Setting for channels of the mixer
5. Set the controls and switches for channels that input the audio signals from the MIDI instrument. (See "Initial
recording" on page 15.)
Settings on the MASTER section of the mixer and the recorder
6. Set GROUP MASTER controls to 7 - 8, this affects only the tracks the audio signals will be recorded to.
7. Press the GROUP switch under MONITOR SELECT.
8. Select the recording tracks using the REC SELECT switches.
9. To use dbx, press the SYNC switch. The SYNC indicator illuminates on the display.
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